Find essential information for student applications and next steps, the Quick Placement Test (QPT), and view our current approximate turnaround times for applications.
Find essential information for student applications and next steps, the Quick Placement Test (QPT), and view our current approximate turnaround times for applications.
All applications must be submitted with an English proficiency test result, unless the student has studied at an institution where English is the medium of instruction.
When English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) programs are required for entry into a program, the number of weeks of ELICOS study is determined by RMIT (based on IELTS, TOEFL score) and/or RMIT English Worldwide (REW) based on a Placement Test.
See entry requirements for full details.
If the student does not have proof of English proficiency, they must undertake the REW Placement Test. The test ensures that the student is offered the correct duration of English study.
RMIT English Worldwide (REW) runs the placement test remotely using Zoom. The test takes approximately 3 hours to complete.
All REW Placement Test bookings (onshore and offshore students) can be submitted directly to RMIT English Worldwide through the online booking form.
Once a test booking has been made, the candidate will receive important information about the test, and instructions on how to log in via the candidate’s personal email address so they can access the test and receive their results.
The following will be required to secure a booking:
The REW Placement Test runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1:30pm (AEST), with the exception of selected Fridays and the first day of each intake, when the placement tests are reserved for commencing students. Availability will be reviewed regularly in order to cater for demand.
Test candidates are permitted to re-sit the REW Placement test after a minimum of 4 weeks (maximum of 3 times per 12 months). Please note that a re-sit could affect the recommended starting level and number of EAP weeks required.
RMIT English Worldwide (REW) offers free English for Academic Purposes Conversation Classes.
Students can take part in a live lesson with an RMIT English Worldwide educator to practice their English language skills. One of our experienced educators will guide them through the lesson using RMIT English Worldwide’s student-centered approach to learning.
Session times:
Last update: 26 May 2021
| Program area/application type | Expected turnaround time (business days) |
Average turnaround time (business days) |
|---|---|---|
| College of Business programs | 2-5 | 3 |
| STEM College programs | 5-10 | 7 |
| Social Science programs | 2-5 | 3 |
| Property, Construction and Project Management | 2-5 | 3 |
| Art and Design programs | 7-25 | 15 |
| Media and Communication without selection task | 2-5 | 3 |
| Education (CASPer Test) | 20-30 | 25 |
| Program area/application type | Expected turnaround time (business days) |
Average turnaround time (business days) |
|---|---|---|
| College of Business programs | 5-10 | 7 |
| STEM College programs | 7-20 | 15 |
| Media and communication programs | 10-15 | 12 |
| Property, Construction and Project Management | 4-10 | 7 |
| Social Science programs | 10-15 | 12 |
| Program area/application type | Expected turnaround time (business days) |
Average turnaround time (business days) |
|---|---|---|
| Actioning a new notification | 2-5 |
3 |
| Approximate response to a communication in StudyLink | 1-3 | 2 |
| Clearance of Payment | 3-7 | 5 |
| Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) | 1-3 |
2 |
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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business. - Artwork created by Louisa Bloomer